How will Nemo survive the sea heat?

Amidst the coral reefs of Kimbe Bay in Papua New Guinea, an unseen but fascinating struggle for survival takes place. It is not accompanied by attacks or dramatic escapes – but by shrinking the body. Scientists have discovered that clownfish of the species Amphiprion percula During sea heat, they physically change their size. They simply shrink.

It's a surprising evolutionary trick that reveals how sensitive even the smallest marine animals are to rapidly changing climate conditions. And it's proof that in warming oceans, adaptation happens at a microscopic level - centimeters can make the difference between life and death.

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